In January 2024, EPA issued a Notice to Proceed to the Potentially Responsible Parties (PRP's) to complete the Remedial Design (RD) activities that were initiated by EPA and Remedial Action (RA) activities at OU-1.
| City | San German |
|---|---|
| County | San German County |
| State | Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18.08447, -67.03531 |
San German Ground Water Contamination is a federal Superfund site in Puerto Rico. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.
Current status: Remedy selected. EPA has selected a cleanup remedy but construction has not yet begun. The remedy selection process involves a feasibility study, public comment period, and a Record of Decision documenting the chosen approach.
EPA has identified 5 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1-dichloroethene, chloroethene (vinyl chloride), cis-1,2-dichloroethene. Contamination has been detected in soil, groundwater.
If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.